Motives Makeup Tips

Nothing beats natural beauty. And, who says not everyone can have it? Because you can! Thanks to the wonders of mineral makeup. If your skin is from normal to extra sensitive, then you’ll want to use mineral makeup if you don’t want to get out of your house bare on weekends for the groceries, park, and etc.
Mineral makeup is a loose powder type that’s made of all-natural ingredients that won’t harm your skin, making it great for everyday application. Plus, its formula provides an excellent coverage without caking up (which is common in liquid and pressed powder types, ideal for working and going-out days). The following are tips you might find handy on your mineral makeup applications:

• Just like with any other makeup (even if mineral is a milder formula), always start off with a cleansed face. You don’t want to clog your pores and trigger a breakout so cleanse, tone and moisturize before your application.
• Know your skin tone. Mineral makeup comes in shades of typical makeup so you are sure to find mineral foundation and powder like Motives Loose Mineral Hydrating Powder to suit your skin’s tone/color. Tip: Instead of checking if the color blends with you, test it on your chin instead of the back of your hand.
• A specialized or flat-top powder brush works best with mineral makeup. Flat-top powder brushes’ flat heads are ideal for mineral powder applications because it delivers an even distribution. While, you may also opt for specialized brushes that have been made especially for mineral makeup like Motives Empty Mineral Powder Brush which you could refill at any time.

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Women on-the-go wouldn’t want to apply or re-apply lipstick all the time. Apart from having a long-wear lipstick, there’s an easy solution to having your puckers colored longer (which works even with ordinary lipstick). And, here’s the good news: what you need is right inside your makeup bag—powder.

Steps

1. Apply powder (be sure it’s mild, non-allergic) on your bare lips using a thin lip brush.
2. Put on your lipstick. Opt for creamy ones instead of matte and other formula ones. Creamy lipstick like Motives Rich Formula Lipstick has longer staying power and is easier to apply. Such lipsticks give you an even coat.
3. Repeat Step 1. Yes, just brush a little powder before you put on another thin coat.

This technique is called layering. The powder works on your lips as foundation and finishing powder does on your face. It holds the color and lets you achieve even, fine-line free lips. Finally, the only thing you can do for lipstick to work well for your lips all the time is to keep it healthy.

Help your puckers get moisturized by drinking lots of water and eating greens and fruits that are water-rich like watermelon, apples, grapes and oranges. Also be sure to have a balm handy so you won’t chap. Kasia Sajdyk -  Kasia@beautybykasia.com

Zits (or pimples) are women’s enemies—they are just so unpredictable, appearing anytime and anywhere in your face. What if you’ve gotten a zit today, you look at your calendar and tomorrow’s a date with your boss or a crush you’ve been dying to hang out with?

It takes time (weeks or months, even) to fully eliminate a zit (pimple). But, it is possible to better its condition by taking these easy steps a night before (if you’re in 911 but better if you make some of it part of your regimen) your big day:

Step #1: Cleanse. You can use your regular cleanser (or a makeup remover) to clear your face of any chemical and accumulated dust. However, it is recommended that you use a cleanser that has Benzoyl Peroxide since it is an ingredient that is easily absorbed through the pores and cleans inside-out.
Step #2: Tone. Pick an oil-free toner to dry up your zit—salicylic acid is a key ingredient you want to look for in a toner. You also ought to check if it has Glycolic Acid since this ingredient weakens the binding properties of dead skin cells and provides extra protection for your skin.
Step #3: Apply a zit-clearing gel or lotion like Timeless Prescription Anti Blemish Lotion. “It pays to check the label” does not just apply to food selection but in formulas you apply on your face and skin, too.

If you’ve got a zit and an oily face, find a moisturizer or face lotion that has salicylic acid, calamine and sulfur. The properties of these ingredients not only bust acne but soothe your skin, too.
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Loren Ridinger shared some really valuable tips about hiring the right assistant as we continue to grow and expand our online business. It just makes perfect sense. I know I needed these tips, so I am sharing them with you guys.

When your on the go like me and doing trainings and demos, wedding makeup, bridal parties, charity events , ect.., things can get sloppy and out of hand. I hate being disorganized, especially with my online sales and products. I need someone who knows what I need before I tell them, someone who is proactive and works with integrity, this way I can move forward with my clients and focus on training new makeup artists that are serious about making a difference in this industry and of-course making money!

An assistant should know her value and how crucial her role is in order for her to maintain her position. Not only am I looking to hire an assistant that will handle my schedule with ease each day, but that she learn everything she can from an entrepreneur like myself in order to create an ongoing revenue stream of income.

Being optimistic when working with me and my team is essential. An attitude and spirit that says "yes we can" and a "can do" mind set will make all the difference in daily result producing activities.

Here are the tips Loren Ridinger suggests:
Make sure your assistant has a positive attitude
This person should be highly detailed oriented
Your assistant should be compatible with your lifestyle and work vigor
You want an individual who takes initiative
Look for a person who can be flexible.
You don't want a person who is rigid and can not be molded
You also want someone with a "can do" spirit and is highly organized.

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When you travel, you know the foundation, powder, lipstick, and etc. to take with you. Deciding on which eye shadow shades to bring and how (or where) to store them is a hassle. Have you experienced your powder eye shadows and compacts scattered in your bag?

If you travel a lot (because you have to, like to or both), you have to own a custom palette for your eye shadows so you can just select which shades to bring (those you will be needing) on your trip and change them back with other shades when you go on another. These custom palettes are fairly cheap and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and shade capacities.

You’ll love Motives Custom Palettes because it’s ultra-slim, magnetic and customizable. It is so compact that it fits in slim purses. What you’ll love about its interior is the large mirror on its interior lid and its 8-color capacity (that you can change and interchange at any time). A mirror inside your palette will really help you in your touch-ups so you dip in the same palette that you use to view your eyes.

Motives Custom Palettes are not just for travel purposes but also for your everyday ventures. You can take it with you for work-days that are followed by party evenings so you can change your eye shadow shade from simple to a sophisticated glam in an instant.
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